Afterwards
The next twelve months were busy ones.
The Reids bought a rambling, red brick manor in Devonshire called Lincombe Park. It has ivy growing up its walls and odd turrets and strange staircases and a view of the sea. The Reids love living there. So does Ajax.
Sergeant Houghton bought a house within half a mile of Lincombe Park. It also has a view of the sea, and roses climbing over the door. When the village tavern came up for sale, Sergeant Houghton bought that, too. His sister and her nine children and her husband live there now. Joe’s a good publican and the business is thriving.
Reid and Houghton opened a bakery in Exeter. It did so well, they opened four more. They also bought a small, rundown farm. With the help of Sir Barnaby Ware—who knows a lot about farming—they’re co
